Current Intern/Leadership Opportunities
We encourage all students and their families to check the PHS Intern/Leadership Opportunities page weekly to view any and all new opportunities that are open to PHS students. On this page specifically, we try to provide information on any Internship and/or Leadership Opportunities that become available for students to apply to. These are wonderful experiences that enhance student engagement and leadership exposure, which always looks impressive on resume and future job/college/scholarship applications.
Below are mostly local, state, and/or some national Internship/Leadership Opportunities that are currently available for students to apply to:
1) Georgia Ready Summer Institute (posted on 3/29/25)
-The Georgia Ready Summer Institute is a one-week, cohort-based residential program for high-achieving rising seniors throughout Georgia who are going into their senior year (Class of 2026) with a focus on research and innovation for this year’s theme. Additional activities will provide the pre-collegiate scholars with a greater understanding of themselves, fostering an in-depth appreciation of their interests and how they align with individuals working in a variety of professions. Most importantly, selected GRSI Scholars will gain a glimpse of what life as a UGA scholar is like, living in a campus residence hall, eating at our award-winning dining facilities, in addition to touring the Athens campus and various facilities.
-Click HERE for more information on this summer leadership opportunity and to also access the online application.
-The deadline to submit your online application is May 12th at 8am.
2) AECA Electrical Apprenticeship Program (posted on 4/13/25)
-The Atlanta Electrical Apprenticeship Program is taking applications through June 15th for their Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program. Once you have applied, paid the $45 application fee, and uploaded all required documents, then the Training Center will contact you to schedule an “entrance test” in mid-July. Classes for this apprenticeship starts in mid-October. This is an “earn while you learn” opportunity where you will get paid for your full-time work while you learn this trade!
-Click HERE to access the website for more information and to fill out the online application.
-The deadline to submit your online application and all of its required documents is June 15th.
3) Keep Pickens Beautiful (KPB) Teen Squad Volunteer Opportunity
-Want to earn volunteer hours by helping Keep Pickens Beautiful? Then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! You will earn volunteer hours while working outdoors to beautify your community by planting and maintaining gardens, helping with special events, and participating in community clean-ups.
-Click HERE to register now as a KPB Teen and to sign up for both Spring and Summer volunteer hours that will be available on Sundays from 2-4pm starting March 30th, 2025.
4) Talking Rock Events Committee (TREC) Volunteer Opportunities (posted on 3/29/25)
-The lovely Talking Rock Community hosts several events throughout the year and are looking for volunteer help. The next two upcoming events that you could work at to earn volunteer hours are the 4/19 Annual Easter Community Celebration and the 5/31-6/1 Annual Talking Rock Bronco Stampede.
-For more information and how to sign up to volunteer, please email the Talking Rock Events Committee at events@talkingrockga.com or call/text them at 706-851-9152 (if you text, then please provide your name in the message).
The following is a list of intern/leadership opportunities that were posted and the deadlines have since passed:
1) Youth Leadership Pickens 24-25 (deadline was 8/16/24).
2) Georgia State School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Application (posted on 8/15/24 and the deadline was 9/6/24).
3) 24-25 PCSD Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (posted on 8/21/24 and the deadline was 9/6/24).
4) UNG National Leadership Challenge Weekend (posted on 9/23/24 and the deadline was 10/28/24).
5) Georgia DNR Career Academy (posted on 10/29/24 and the deadline was 11/15/24).
6) Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (posted on 11/1/24 and the deadline was 12/6/24).
7) Appalachian STEM Academy (posted on 11/1/24 and the deadline was 12/6/24).
8) AEMC Washington Youth Tour (posted on 11/22/24 and the deadline was 1/31/25).
9) Mercer University CASE Program (posted on 11/1/24 and the deadline was 3/1/25).
10) EarthCare: The Leadership Challenge of the 21st Century Program (posted on 2/18 and the deadline is 3/1/25).
11) Georgia Power 2025 Summer Internship Opportunities (posted on 3/1/25 and the deadline was 3/18/25).
12) QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program (posted on 2/8/25 and the deadline was 3/20/25).
13) UNG National Leadership Challenge Weekend (posted on 1/14/25 and the deadline was 3/28/25).
14) Georgia Service Academy Day 2025 (posted on 3/1/25 and the deadline was 4/11/25).
15) Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Youth Advisory Council (posted on 3/14/25 and the deadline was 4/18/25).
16) 2025 FBI Teen Academy (posted on 3/14/25 and the deadline was 4/18/25).
17) 2025 Youth LEAD Georgia Summit (posted on 3/14/25 and the deadline was 4/30/25).
18) UNG Ascend – A Summer Honors Experience (posted on 12/15/24 and the deadline was 5/1/25).